Publisher Reach has announced it is closing local news provider BuckinghamshireLive as the company plans to cut 450 jobs. 

The website, which covers High Wycombe and surrounding areas, will cease publishing on Thursday, November 30, according to a statement. 

A statement shared on BuckinghamshireLive's website on Friday, November 24, reads: “From Friday, November 30, we will no longer be updating this website.

"The site was launched in January 2021 with the aim of creating fresh and original journalism that would appeal to audiences in the county.

"We believe we have done that and are really proud of the way the site has been a voice for readers in Buckinghamshire.

"However, it is no secret that changes in the media landscape and decisions made by large tech platforms have made life much harder for all media businesses. As you can probably appreciate this has been a very difficult time for our staff on BuckinghamshireLive.

"We wanted to share this news with our readers because we are hugely grateful for all the feedback and support we have received since launch."

BuckinghamshireLive is one of 13 websites around the country to close. Its publisher also owns the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star. 

Bucks Free Press editor Katie French added: "A strong local press is vital for democracy. Research shows when local papers and websites close, corporate corruption goes up and voters are less likely to participate in elections.

"This is why supporting local news is more important than ever before and readers can do so by picking up a paper and subscribing online. 

"My heart goes out to all employees impacted by Reach's cuts, I hope they go onto find new roles in local news as the industry needs more journalists than ever."